Governor Abbott Proclaims September 25th Dolly Parton Day
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott has declared September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in Texas, honoring the singer's contributions to early literacy. Abbott emphasized Parton's impact, stating she has provided children with their first books and a pathway to reading. Her initiative, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, sends free, age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth to five years old. Currently, over 74,500 Texas children benefit from this program, supported by more than seventy local partners across 90 counties. The day coincides with Give Like Dolly Day, encouraging Texans to support local libraries and literacy programs.
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